Cuisinart WMR CA Round Classic Waffle Reviews Summary

Build Quality and Design

Pros:

• "This one works the best.......simple.......quick.....and a photo above shows heat setting at #5 with a blueberry, protein waffle cooked in about 1 minute."
• "This little waffle maker hits a sweet spot between cost, features, and performance."
• "I love how compact this waffle iron is -- I wouldn't want it any heavier, because it doesn't seem to need any extra weight."
• "It's small enough to store easily, and the way you wrap the cord around it and use the plug to keep it locked closed is a very nice design feature."
• "This waffle maker has a simple design, no fancy bells and whistles, and that is fine with me."
• "I like that this one has the dual indicator lights and a 5-setting browning control, and they are done in nothing flat!"
• "Indicator light tells you when to add batter and when it’s done cooking."

Cons:

• "The temperature control knob is the weak point on this product."
• "The upper plate/lid hinge was EXTREMELY loose (no exaggeration) and the lid flopped around in all directions."
• "The hinge on the lid was very wobbly, it felt like it could fall off at any time."
• "The lid is wiggly from the second out of the box."
• "The hinge was super loose so the top and bottom did not come together tightly but I could slide the top side to side quite far when it was closed."
• "The temperature slide control is a joke."
• "The temperature controller is a flimsy affair that moves between setting 3 and 5 with zero resistance."

Cooking Performance

Pros:

• "It makes the perfect waffle every time, crispy outside and fluffy and steamed on the inside."
• "The waffles were nice looking and delicious."
• "This waffle maker is perfect! It’s at a great and affordable price and delivers delicious waffles!"
• "This waffle maker preheats super quickly, cooks the waffles so quickly and there are different settings based on how you like your waffles!"
• "The waffle has always released easily without sticking."
• "This waffle maker is perfect in every way... makes delicious golden brown waffles."
• "The waffles came off easily when they were done."

Cons:

• "Heats unevenly with hot circle near center and almost raw edges, regardless of setting."
• "The outside of the waffles cook extremely fast and tend to burn, while the inside is still undercooked."
• "The waffle came off the plates wet, thin not like any other waffle I have ever seen or eaten."
• "Waffles are blotchy with areas that are brown and toasty and areas with no browning just batter color."
• "It never seems to cook the keto waffles all the way through to the center while burning on the outside."
• "The top is so heavy that the waffles never rise. They are very thin and hard no matter how I cook them."
• "The unit never completely heated sufficiently to completely cook the waffle."

Safety and Ease of Use

Pros:

• "Very easy to store once it’s cool after 2 hours or so."
• "I've never had to even wipe the appliance after making a waffle."
• "Never sticks. I haven't sprayed anything on the grids and they never stick."
• "No waffles stuck to the waffle irons."
• "The plates really are non-stick so the clean up was easy and fast."
• "It's fairly easy to clean as long as you don't over fill it with batter."
• "A simple wipe down with a paper towel does the job."

Cons:

• "THE LID GETS EXTREMELY HOT ON THE OUTSIDE!"
• "The outside become dangerously hot."
• "It stays hot for a very long time and the outside gets just as hot as the inside which makes it not super safe for kids to help."
• "handle is wobbly outer surface gets dangerously hot. be careful burnt my self twice."
• "You absolutely have to grab the small plastic part or you will burn your hand."
• "However, surprisingly there is NO warning about touching the metal top."
• "Using your fingers to open it without a pot holder is a little risky."